ES1267459U - STRUCTURAL SET FOR KITCHEN OR STORAGE FURNITURE (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Structural assembly for furniture characterized in that it comprises vertical tubular elements (1) and other horizontal tubular elements (2) joined together by means of joining, where said vertical (1) and horizontal (2) tubular elements joined together form a frame rectangular prismatic in which the edges of said prismatic frame are the horizontal and vertical elements, and also comprises a series of auxiliary tubular elements (5) and (6) joined with the horizontal tubular elements (2), which serve to fix the closing, storage and support elements. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

STRUCTURAL SET FOR KITCHEN OR STORAGE FURNITURE

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention, as the title of the invention establishes, structural assembly for kitchen or storage furniture. That is to say, it refers to a set of elements that properly assembled together make up an open or closed structure that serves to define kitchen furniture or any type of storage, open or closed (for example, clothing closet, shelf or trunk).

The present invention is characterized by the special care for the efficient and minimal use of material to define the furniture, which results in its functionality and sustainability. Similarly, the design of its manufacture and assembly delve into the characteristics of bio-health, reuse and customization.

The furniture system is characterized by adapting in time and space to users, designed for those who value the power of design and its impact on health, for whom the kitchen and home is the space for experimentation and the reflection of a lifestyle where the senses and well-being prevail.

It is also characterized by facilitating the day-to-day from the kitchen or storage furniture: to clean it, to take advantage of it, to be respectful with the environment, even to change your mind: "what was a kitchen will now be a dressing room."

Therefore, the present invention is circumscribed within the field of furniture, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, within the field of structural elements for forming furniture.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The usual system of kitchen furniture is modular, adapted to the standard measurements of household appliances, and is made up of a five-sided interior drawer, called a "shell", on which a termination front is mounted on its open face (a door or drawer front) The usual systems for storing clothes and other items are similar in size and assembly.

This "hull" is made of wood fiber chipboard, finished on its faces with a glued melamine sheet, and edged with a similar finish. The front is made of lacquered MDF boards; wood, again with a laminate finish similar to melamine. This implies a great consumption of material in terms of quantity, and resources in terms of the manufacture of the material itself. In addition, these boards and their finishes are made up of substances, glues and resins with a large amount of toxins that are released into the air that is breathed both in their manufacturing process and in their usual use as furniture, or their possible recycling or transformation.

The origin of the structural set for kitchen or storage furniture that is the object of this report is precisely that: reducing material from the manufacturing process, taking advantage of its characteristics and being more efficient; use materials and processes that reduce this toxic emission; and design a system that incorporates these approaches and some other benefits, described below.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is a structural assembly for furniture formed by a metallic structure of main tubular elements that form the edges of an open rectangular prismatic volume. Other auxiliary tubular elements are attached to these main tubular elements, necessary for anchoring hinged door fittings or drawer guides, or shelf support. Once the metal structure has been formed, the enclosures for the fronts, sides and interior shelves are added, available in various materials.

The tubular elements that make up the edges of the prismatic volume comprise vertical and horizontal tubular elements. The union between the vertical and horizontal elements, preferably but not limited to, is carried out by means of angled flanges arranged at the ends of the horizontal elements, and by means of grooves arranged in the vertical elements in the area where the elements are to be fixed. horizontal elements.

The auxiliary elements are, firstly, a first auxiliary element of a thickness or thickness that is smaller than the thickness of the vertical elements so that they allow the fixing of side or bottom closing panels so that the closing panels are flush with each other. vertical and horizontal elements. These first elements Auxiliaries are joined at their ends with the horizontal elements by means of tabs.

Also, as auxiliary elements there are second auxiliary elements, which are also fixed at their ends by means of flanges with the horizontal elements of the prismatic frame and which are wider than the vertical elements. These second auxiliary elements serve to be able to fix the access door hinges to the interior of the prismatic or guide fixing frame.

These second auxiliary elements can have a thickness equal to the thickness of the vertical elements of the prismatic frame in case of being mounted in intermediate sections. They have a thickness less than the thickness of the vertical elements of the prismatic frame when mounted on the ends, in order to be able to fix the closing side panels or sides and that they remain flush with the vertical and horizontal elements of the prismatic frame.

The structural set for furniture has the following advantages:

- healthy , because it does not emit toxic (materials with low emission of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), both in the choice of low toxicity materials and in their assembly, and allows easy and comfortable cleaning by eliminating inaccessible spaces and clearing the plinth It lifts off the ground and removes the closure on the plinth so that cleaning is more convenient and dirt does not accumulate in any inaccessible place.

- reusable , because its modulation is easily removable and transportable, so that it lasts a lifetime. In addition, its uniform aesthetics facilitates its conversion: a single system to store the entire kitchen, but also a wardrobe, broom ... with the same pieces, arranged in another position.

- customizable , because it allows adding or changing elements depending on the needs, on a base structure that can also grow or decrease infinitely.

- flexible , because it adapts to the needs of many people or just one;

both day and night, and in time.

- free-standing and integrable , a piece of furniture that, due to its design, can be incorporated into any space in the home; and function as a kitchen without the need for works, integrating the electrical appliances. The furniture is separated from the wall so that all installations are surface and can be modified.

- functional , because by eliminating the helmets and being able to check the interior at a single glance it is more comfortable to work with everything close and tidy, to find it the first time. In addition, it has a greater depth of worktop (more space to work); and incorporates the option of "fitted wall", an extra piece of furniture that facilitates quick and convenient access to storage on the countertop. Open areas can also be integrated for exposed storage, without vertical enclosures.

- Sustainable , because it uses the minimum necessary material for its formation, with removable joints, which facilitates the disassembly and transport with little volume and weight of the whole assembly, or its separation for recycling if necessary.

- sincere , because it is what you see. The minimally treated materials make up the furniture without hiding anything.

This furniture system allows three general configurations:

- undercounter cabinet , with depth 60-70cm and height approx. 90cm and finished on its upper face with a worktop.

- column cabinet , with a depth of 60-70cm and variable height between 90 and 300cm, with the possibility of incorporating an upper boot.

- " fitted wall " furniture, with a depth of less than 40cm and a variable height between 90 and 300cm. It incorporates installation accessories and provides an extra work space when combined with the undercounter cabinet.

Formation of the base metal structure

The base metal structure is the one that forms the edges of an open rectangular prismatic volume, on which other elements will later be attached. This structure and all the metal profiles of the system can be lacquered or varnished for personalization and protection against humidity.

It is made up of tubular steel bars of square or rectangular section, which are oriented in parallel horizontal and vertical planes. The union between the vertical and horizontal elements, preferably but not limited to, is carried out by means of angled flanges arranged at the ends of the horizontal elements, and by means of grooves arranged in the vertical elements in the area where they are to be fixed. horizontal elements.

The vertical bars will be, preferably but not limited to, rectangular in section; and the horizontal ones with a square section, with the horizontal ones slightly set back with respect to the front. This detail is necessary for the correct coupling of the tabs.

The first lower horizontal bar will be positioned approx. 15cm from the ground, to have the base open and accessible.

The vertical tubular elements are supported in turn on height-adjustable feet, to adapt to the possible irregularities of the floor.

Incorporation of shelves and interior elements

On the base metal structure, shelves, hangers and hinged door fittings or drawer guides can be supported.

If the furniture is open and incorporates shelves, the bars for their formation will rest directly on the base structure, with the same system of tabs.

In the case of interior shelves, set back from the front of the structure, they will be supported by secondary bars arranged vertically and parallel to those of the base structure. These secondary bars will be rectangular in section, and will be coupled to the base structure by means of tabs arranged at the ends, which will be inserted into slots arranged on the upper and lower faces of the horizontal elements of the base structure.

The grooves, prepared in various heights of the vertical and horizontal elements, allow flexibility of distribution.

The top of the shelf rests on the prismatic frame through bolts, which are inserted into the tubular elements in dies prepared for this purpose.

The board can be made of wood, composite of wood and cement, glass, metal or other low toxicity materials. No glues or any non-mechanical or irreversible fixing system will be used.

The drawer guides or the door opening fittings (hinges, pistons) are in turn fixed to secondary tubular elements of rectangular section, arranged vertically or horizontally (in the case of trunks with projecting opening) and with the same system fixing to the base structure of tabs and grooves.

The secondary tubular elements, on which elements are supported or anchored, can have a thickness equal to the thickness of the vertical elements of the prismatic frame in case of being mounted in intermediate or final sections if they are to be seen (without closing panel).

The interior formation of the drawer will be made up of boards joined with bolts or a mechanical system. No glues or any non-mechanical or irreversible fixing system will be used. The board can be made of wood, composite of wood and cement, glass, metal or other low toxicity materials.

Side locking elements coupling

The lateral closing elements are formed with boards or sheets screwed to the vertical secondary tubular elements similar to those already described.

These secondary tubular elements, tubular steel profiles with a rectangular section, have a thickness less than the thickness of the vertical elements of the prismatic frame in order to be able to fix the closing side panels or sides and that they remain flush with the vertical and horizontal elements of the frame. prismatic. It will be coupled to the base structure system again with a system of tabs on the vertical bars and grooves on the upper and lower faces of the horizontal elements of the base structure. Again the grooves, prepared in various heights of the vertical and horizontal elements, allow flexibility of distribution.

These secondary tubular elements comprise holes to receive rivets or screws to fix the boards, in a regular rhythm and with sufficient distance from the edge to avoid breaking the material.

The board can be made of wood, composite of wood and cement, glass, metal or other materials with low toxicity, as long as they do not need a frame structure for their rigidity and can be integrated in the thickness and be flush with the base structure, depending on as described above. No glues or any non-mechanical or irreversible fixing system will be used.

Coupling of closing elements on fronts

The closing elements on fronts are formed with boards or plates screwed to frames, on which the fittings (hinges, pistons, drawer guides) are screwed, screwed in turn to the vertical or horizontal secondary tubular elements already described.

The frames will be made up of tubular aluminum profiles with a rectangular section, joined together by means of a tongue and groove system and mechanical fixing, or welded in the workshop.

The racks will also come prepared to receive rivets or screws to fix the boards, in a regular rhythm and heights aligned with the side panels, and with sufficient distance from the edge to avoid breaking the material.

The board can be made of wood, composite of wood and cement, glass, metal or other low toxicity materials.

The sum of frame and deck thickness will be integrated into the thickness of the base structure and will be flush with it. No glues or any non-mechanical or irreversible fixing system will be used.

In the case of built-in appliances, this sum of the frame and the panel will be fixed directly to the front of the appliance, leaving its position in the same plane as the rest of the fronts. The electrical appliances will be fixed, by screwing or another mechanical system, to the secondary bars already described. If necessary, they will rest on shelves arranged as already described.

The handle will be screwed to the front of the dash or to the aluminum frame.

Countertop coupling and other finishing elements

The top finish in the case of undercounter furniture, or in the column furniture or "fitted wall" on any of its shelves at a height of around 90cm, will be resolved with a worktop resting on the base metal structure, avoiding horizontal movement with a system of lugs prepared on the upper face of the metal bars.

The finishing surface can be made of wood, stone, artificial stone, stoneware, glass, metal or other low toxicity materials. If the thickness of the material itself is not enough to provide the necessary rigidity, it can be supplemented below, at the height of the highest horizontal bars of the furniture, with the formation of a shelf with a tabletop and bolt system, as has already been done. commented.

Unless otherwise indicated, all technical and scientific elements used herein have the meanings commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice of the present invention.

Throughout the description and the claims, the word "comprises" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical characteristics, additives, components or steps. For those skilled in the art, other objects, advantages and characteristics of the invention will emerge in part of the description and part of the practice of the invention.

EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of a practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented.

In figure 1, we can see a representation of the base prismatic frame of the structural assembly.

In figure 2, we can see an embodiment of the form of union between the vertical and horizontal elements of the set.

Figures 3, 4 and 5 show different perspectives of the same modular assembly seen from different points of view that allows to appreciate different elements and construction details.

Figure 6 shows the joining means between the first and second auxiliary elements with the horizontal elements of the prismatic frame.

In figure 7 the process of shaping a drawer module.

In figure 8 a set of furniture of a different nature is shown in perspective.

Figures 9 and 10 show two different views of the same configuration in which the different configurations that may occur can be seen: undercounter (attached to the wall and in island format), column cabinet and fitted wall cabinet.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures, a preferred embodiment of the proposed invention is described below.

In figure 1 we can see a prismatic frame comprising vertical elements (1) and horizontal tubular elements joined with the horizontal tubular elements.

The union between the horizontal tubular elements (2) and the vertical tubular elements (1) in a possible embodiment, as shown in figure 2, is carried out by means of angled flanges (4) placed at the ends of the the horizontal elements (2) and grooves (3) made in the horizontal elements (1) and in a position in which the horizontal elements (2) are to be joined.

Figures 3, 4 and 5 show different views of a set of furniture, where it should be noted, the first auxiliary tubular elements (5) that have a thickness less than the thickness of the vertical elements (1) so that the panels The closing elements (8) are flush and almost coplanar with the vertical elements (1) and horizontal elements (2) of the prismatic frame, said closing panels (8) being fixed on the first auxiliary elements (5) by means of rivets (9) .

Also, second auxiliary tubular elements (6) can be observed that serve to fix some drawer guides (7). These second auxiliary tubular elements (6) have two different thicknesses depending on where they are placed, a thickness more reduced if they are fixed on the end sides in order to be able to mount the closing panels (8) flush with the vertical elements (1) and (2), and with a second thickness equal to the thickness of the vertical elements (1) If they are assembled in intermediate sections, these second auxiliary tubular elements (6), with the same description, are used to anchor the hinges of the folding doors as they are arranged next to the vertical elements (1).

In said figures, the possibility of being able to have intermediate shelves (11) that are supported by bolts or lugs arranged on the intermediate horizontal elements can also be observed.

Also in Figures 3, 4 and 5 the fronts (10) of some drawers can be seen.

Figure 6 shows a first way of securing the auxiliary tubular elements (5) and (6) with the horizontal tubular elements (2) of the prismatic frame, which consists of some tabs (14) emerging from the ends of the auxiliary elements that fit into grooves made on the horizontal tubular elements (2).

In figure 7 the process of shaping a modular unit of drawers can be seen from a prismatic frame, from a series of drawers (12), from fronts (10), from an upper worktop (13).

Figure 8 shows an example of the conformation of furniture with different functionalities, from a kitchen to a pantry cupboard and a wardrobe.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is stated that, within its essentiality, it may be carried out in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example. , and to which the protection sought will also be achieved, provided that it does not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle.

Claims (10)

1. - Structural assembly for furniture characterized in that it comprises vertical tubular elements (1) and other horizontal tubular elements (2) joined together by means of joining, where said vertical (1) and horizontal (2) tubular elements joined together form a Rectangular prismatic frame in which the edges of said prismatic frame are the horizontal and vertical elements, and also comprises a series of auxiliary tubular elements (5) and (6) joined with the horizontal tubular elements (2), which serve for fixing of closing, storage and support elements. 2. - Structural assembly for furniture according to claim 1 characterized in that the means of joining between the vertical tubular elements (1) and horizontal tubular elements (2), comprise angled tabs (4) arranged at the ends of the tubular elements to be coupled ( 2) and by means of grooves (3) arranged in the tubular elements that receive them (1) in the area where the coupled elements (2) are to be fixed. 3. - Structural assembly for furniture according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the auxiliary tubular elements are: - some first auxiliary tubular elements (5) of a thickness or thickness smaller than the thickness of the vertical elements (1), these first auxiliary elements (5) being joined at their ends with the horizontal elements (2) by flanges (14) . - Second auxiliary tubular elements (6), which are also fixed at their ends by means of tabs (14) with the horizontal elements (2) of the frame, and serve to fix the hinges of access doors to the interior of the prismatic frame or fixing drawer guides. 4. - Structural assembly for furniture according to claim 3 characterized in that the thickness of the second auxiliary tubular elements (6) is of a smaller thickness if they are fixed on the end sides, and with a second thickness equal to the thickness of the tubular elements vertical (1) if they are mounted in intermediate sections. 5. - Structural set for furniture according to any of claims 3 to 4 characterized in that on the lateral sides of a structural set are arranged closing panels (8), fixed by rivets (9) on the first auxiliary elements (5). 6. - Structural assembly for furniture according to any of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the secondary tubular elements have holes prepared to receive rivets or screws to fix the boards. 7. - Structural assembly for furniture according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more drawers (12) are mounted on a prismatic frame, on which some drawer fronts (13) or door fronts are attached. 8. - Structural assembly for furniture according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the vertical tubular elements are supported in turn on height-adjustable feet. 9. - Structural assembly for furniture according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one shelf board that rests on the prismatic frame through bolts, which are inserted into the tubular elements through dies prepared for this purpose . 10. - Structural assembly for furniture according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that on the upper face of the horizontal tubular elements (2) upper of the metal frame there are a series of lugs to immobilize the countertop placed on it.